Pune Commuters Demand Urgent Road Repairs Beyond Event Routes
Daily commuters in Pune express frustration over neglected roads not included in recent cycling event repairs, urging PMC to prioritize maintenance on key stretches across the city.
Category : Politics
Maharashtra Rural Elections: 65% Voter Turnout, Pune Leads
Maharashtra's elections for 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis recorded an estimated 65% voter turnout, with Pune district reaching 68.89%. Polling was largely peaceful despite minor EVM issues and isolated clashes.
Punjab Suspends Two IAS Officers Over Anganwadi Phone Delay
The Punjab government has suspended two senior IAS officers, Kamal Kishor Yadav and Jaspreet Singh, for alleged delays in procuring smartphones for Anganwadi workers. The officers will be attached to the state headquarters in Chandigarh during their suspe
Interstate E-commerce Fraud Gang Busted, 5 Held
Ahmedabad Crime Branch dismantles sophisticated interstate gang that infiltrated logistics chains to swap high-value electronics with dummy products, defrauding major e-commerce platforms.
Medinipur Assembly Seat 2025: Candidates and Past Winners
A detailed profile of the Medinipur Assembly constituency for the 2025 West Bengal elections, including past winners, victory margins, and party-wise candidates.
Gurgaon Mothers Rescue Sons, Police Arrest Two for Assault
Three Gurgaon women tracked down their missing sons, securing their release from a room where five minor boys were allegedly tortured and sexually assaulted over theft suspicion. Police have arrested two men under the POCSO Act.
Mumbai-Pune Expressway Gridlock Worsens Amid Election Travel
Weekend traffic on the Mumbai-Pune expressway reached a standstill due to election-related travel and heavy vehicles, causing delays of over an hour and travel times to exceed five hours.
Kota Building Collapse Kills Two, Injures Over 10
A three-storey restaurant building collapsed in Kota's Talwandi area, killing two and injuring over 10. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors amid debris.
Pune Demands 10-Lane Mumbai-Pune Expressway After Traffic Standstill
Following a 32-hour traffic jam from a tanker accident, Pune residents are pushing the Maharashtra government to approve a Rs 16,000-crore plan to widen the Mumbai-Pune expressway to 10 lanes, aiming to ease congestion on the aging route.
90 Lucknow Hotels Lack Fire Safety NOC, Inspections Start Monday
Following a major hotel fire in Gomtinagar, Lucknow fire officials reveal 90 hotels lack mandatory fire safety certificates. Compliance checks begin Monday, with warnings of sealing or closure for violators.
MSRDC to Hold Firms Accountable After Expressway Tanker Mishap
Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation will engage with refineries and carriers transporting inflammable materials on Mumbai-Pune expressway following a tanker overturning that caused a 32-hour traffic jam.
Wanted Drug Smuggler Nabbed by Rajasthan ANTF After 7 Years
The Rajasthan Anti Narcotics Task Force arrested a fugitive drug smuggler with a Rs 25,000 reward in Gujarat, ending a seven-year manhunt. The suspect was caught sleeping in his truck.
Alwar Farmer Kills Leopard in Self-Defense After Attack
In a dramatic turn of events, a 52-year-old farmer in Alwar's Kharkadi Kala village fought off a leopard attack, killing the animal with an axe. The gravely injured man is now receiving treatment at the district hospital.
UP STF Nabs Gangster Billu in Haryana, Rs 50K Reward Case
Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrested gangster Ritik Singh alias Billu, wanted under the Gangster Act with a Rs 50,000 reward, from Haryana. He confessed to multiple thefts and was planning another burglary.
Bangladesh Awami League Leader Dies in Custody Before Polls
Veteran Bangladesh politician Ramesh Chandra Sen, 83, died in Dinajpur District Jail custody on Saturday, raising concerns over treatment of incarcerated leaders ahead of the February 12 general election.
Surat Civic Budget Gets Rs 703 Crore Boost, Free BRTS for Seniors
Surat Municipal Corporation's standing committee adds projects worth Rs 703 crore to the 2026-27 draft budget, introducing free BRTS travel for senior citizens and property tax waivers for widows.
Surat AAP Corporator Hospitalized After Hunger Strike Over School Row
AAP corporator Dr. Kishor Rupareliya was hospitalized after a hunger strike demanding Suman School be built in ward 7, not ward 8. He vows to resume his fast post-recovery.
India-Malaysia Strengthen Defence, Tech, and Trade Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim announced enhanced cooperation in defence, semiconductors, counter-terrorism, and trade during talks in Kuala Lumpur, reaffirming their special bilateral relationship.
Congress Workers Held in Rajkot for Vandalizing Godse Play Set
In Rajkot, 45 Congress workers were detained after allegedly vandalizing the set of the Gujarati play 'Hun Nathuram'. The incident occurred when organizers refused to cancel the show, sparking protests over its historical portrayal of Gandhi's assassin.
Fadnavis Slams Congress on 'Appeasement Politics' in Nagpur
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis accused Congress of divisive appeasement politics, linking it to historical mistakes, while commenting on Telangana's reported Muslim reservation plans.
Delhi Couple Found Dead on Tracks, Suicide Suspected
A couple was discovered deceased on railway tracks near Palam in southwest Delhi. Police suspect suicide, citing a recovered note mentioning monetary disputes. Investigation ongoing.
GCC Schengen-Style Unified Tourist Visa: Single Permit for Six Nations
The Gulf Cooperation Council is launching a unified tourist visa in 2026, allowing travelers to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman with one digital application. This comprehensive guide details the step-by-step process, required doc
Three Killed in Rewa Audi-Motorcycle Crash, Driver Held
A speeding Audi car rammed into a motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district, killing three people including a father and son who were distributing wedding invitations. The driver has been arrested.
Mohali Court Grants Bail in Majithia Vigilance Case
A Mohali court has granted regular bail to businessman Harpreet Singh Gulati in a Punjab Vigilance Bureau case involving alleged disproportionate assets of former minister Bikram Singh Majithia.
UP Traffic Workshop Aims to Boost Road Safety
The Uttar Pradesh Traffic Directorate and IRTE organized a two-day workshop to train officers on road safety, focusing on education, enforcement, and accident reduction strategies.
Kanpur's Grievance Redressal Day Resolves 17 Complaints On-Spot
During Kanpur's Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas, 17 out of 153 complaints were resolved immediately. DM Jitendra Pratap Singh directed officials to address remaining issues within seven days, emphasizing accountability and citizen satisfaction.
Kanpur Police Inspect Mahashivratri Security at Temple
Kanpur police conducted a thorough security inspection at Anandeshwar Temple ahead of Mahashivratri, focusing on crowd control, CCTV, and emergency preparedness.
NCP Leaders Support Sunetra Pawar on Merger with NCP (SP)
NCP members, including cabinet minister Hasan Mushrif and Maval MLA Sunil Shelke, have pledged support for Sunetra Pawar's decision regarding a potential merger with the NCP (SP) faction, though senior leadership denies prior discussions.
Kanpur Ring Road to Reduce Traffic by 60%, Connect Highways
Kanpur's 94km six-lane Ring Road, under construction to ease traffic congestion, is set to connect five national highways and two state highways. Package one is 10km complete, with overall completion targeted for 2027, including two major bridges over the
Hamirpur Police Seize Banned Chinese Manjha, Arrest Two
Hamirpur police conducted a major raid in Maudaha town, arresting two shopkeepers and seizing 3 kg of banned Chinese manjha. The accused were charged under BNSS sections and sent to court.
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